Quectel Wireless Solutions 201707BG96, 201901BG96M User Manual

BG 96Hard wa re De sign

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Rev. BG96_Hardware Design_V1.4

Date: 2019-03 -13

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About the Document

History

	Revision	Date		Author	Description
				Lyndon LIU/
	1.0	2017-08-04		Daryl DU	Initial
					1.	Modified GSM features in Table 2.
	1.1	2017-08-31	Daryl DU		2.	Added a note for e-I-DRX in Chapter 3.3.
					3.	Elaborated the description of e-I-DRX in Chapter 3.4.3.
					4.	Updated RF receiving sensitivity in Chapter 6.6.
					1.	Added the storage temperature of the module in Table
						2 and Chapter 6.3.
					2.	Updated transmitting power values in Table 2.
					3.	Added the description of sleep mode in Table 5 and
						Chapter 3.4.4.
					4.	Added the description of ADC interfaces in Chapter
				Lyndon LIU/		3.16.
	1.2	2017-12-22			5.	Updated the GNSS performance in Table 21.
				Daryl DU
					6.	Updated the peak supply current values in Table 28.

7.Updated the current consumption valuesin Chapter 6.4.

8.Updated RF output power values inTable 34.

9.Updated LTE Cat NB1 RF receiving sensitivityvalues (without repetitions) in Table 35.

10.Updated the recommended footprintin Chapter 7.2.

Lyndon LIU/

Daryl DU/

1.32018-07-12 Hyman

DING

1.Updated the timing of turning on module in Figure 8.

2.Updated theUSB interfacereference design(Figure 15).

3.Added the description of GPIO interfaces (Chapter 3.17).

4.Updated GNSS performance parameters in Table 25.

5.Updated the GNSS antenna interface reference design (Figure 27).

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				6.	Updated GNSS current consumption parameters in
					Table 35.
				7.	Updated the module’s baking temperatureand baking
					hours in Chapter 8.1.
				1.	Updated the general description in Chapter 2.1.
				2.	Updated and added the BG96-M module in Table 1.
				3.	Updated the internal protocol features and USB
					interface in Table 2.
				4.	Updated the functional diagram in Figure 1.
				5.	Opened the W_DISABLE# pin function in the related
					Chapters.
				6.	Updated the DC characteristics of PWRKEY pin in
					Table 4.
				7.	Updated the description and star structure of the
			Lyndon LIU/		power supply figure in Chapter 3.5.2
1.4		2019-03-13	Rex WANG	8.	Updated the timing of turning on module in Figure 8.
				9.	Updated the Characteristics of ADC interfaces in Table
					22.
				10.	Updated BG96 module info and added BG96-M
					module in Chapter 5.1.2.
				11.	Updated the GNSS frequency in Table 29.
				12.	Updated theantenna requirements in Table 30.
				13.	Updated the current consumption in Table 34.
				14.	Added B25 output power in Table 36.
				15.	Updated BG96 and added BG96-Mconducted RF
					receiving sensitivity in Chapter 6.6.
				16.	Updated the reel packaging info in Table 40.

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Contents

About the Document ................................................................................................................................					2
Contents		....................................................................................................................................................			4
Table Index ...............................................................................................................................................					6
Figure Index..............................................................................................................................................					8
1	Introduction .......................................................................................................................................				9
	1.1. ..................................................................................................................	Safety Information			10
	1.2. ................................................................................................	FCC/ISED Regulatory notices			12
2	Product .............................................................................................................................Concept				14
	2.1. ................................................................................................................	General Description			14
	2.2. ..........................................................................................................................	Key Features			15
	2.3. ................................................................................................................	Functional Diagram			17
	2.4. ....................................................................................................................	Evaluation Board			18
3	Application .....................................................................................................................Interfaces				20
	3.1. .......................................................................................................................	Pin Assignment			21
	3.2. .......................................................................................................................	Pin Description			23
	3.3. ....................................................................................................................	Operating Modes			30
	3.4. .........................................................................................................................	Power Saving			31
	3.4.1. ..............................................................................................................		Airplane Mode		31
	3.4.2. ...........................................................................................		Power Saving Mode(PSM)		31
	3.4.3. .............................................................................Extended Idle Mode DRX(e-I-DRX)				32
	3.4.4. ..................................................................................................................		Sleep Mode		34
	...............................................................................................	3.4.4.1. UART Application			34
	3.5. .........................................................................................................................	Power Supply			35
	3.5.1. .......................................................................................................		Power Supply Pins		35
	3.5.2. ................................................................................................		Decrease Voltage Drop		35
	3.5.3. ............................................................................................Monitor the Power Supply				37
	3.6. ......................................................................................................	Turn on and off Scenarios			37
	3.6.1. .....................................................................Turn on Module Using the PWRKEY Pin				37
	3.6.2. ............................................................................................................		Turn off Module		39
	...........................................................	3.6.2.1. Turn off Module Using the PWRKEY Pin			39
	.................................................................	3.6.2.2. Turn off Module Using AT Command			40
	3.7. ...................................................................................................................	Reset the Module			40
	3.8. .....................................................................................................................	(U)SIM Interface			42
	3.9. .........................................................................................................................	USB Interface			45
	3.10. .....................................................................................................................	UART Interfaces			46
	3.11. ......................................................................................................	PCM* and I2C* Interfaces			49
	3.12. .......................................................................................................	Network Status Indication			50
	3.13. ..................................................................................................................................STATUS				52
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	3.14.	Behaviors of RI.......................................................................................................................			52
	3.15.	USB_BOOT Interface .............................................................................................................			53
	3.16.	ADC Interfaces .......................................................................................................................			54
	3.17.	GPIOInterfaces.......................................................................................................................			55
4	GNSS Receiver ................................................................................................................................				57
	4.1.	General Description................................................................................................................			57
	4.2.	GNSS Performance................................................................................................................			57
	4.3.	Layout Guidelines...................................................................................................................			58
5	Antenna Interfaces..........................................................................................................................				59
	5.1.	MainAntenna Interface ...........................................................................................................			59
	5.1.1.		Pin Definition................................................................................................................		59
	5.1.2.		Operating Frequency ...................................................................................................		59
	5.1.3. Reference Design of RF Antenna Interface .................................................................				61
	5.1.4. Reference Design of RF Layout...................................................................................				61
	5.2.	GNSS Antenna Interface ........................................................................................................			64
	5.3.	Antenna Installation................................................................................................................			65
	5.3.1.		Antenna Requirements ................................................................................................		65
	5.3.2. Recommended RF Connector for Antenna Installation................................................				66
6	Electrical, Reliability and RadioCharacteristics ...........................................................................				69
	6.1.	Absolute Maximum Ratings....................................................................................................			69
	6.2.	Power Supply Ratings ............................................................................................................			69
	6.3.	Operation and StorageTemperatures .....................................................................................			70
	6.4.	Current Consumption .............................................................................................................			71
	6.5.	RF Output Power....................................................................................................................			75
	6.6.	RF Receiving Sensitivity.........................................................................................................			76
	6.7.	Electrostatic Discharge...........................................................................................................			78
7	Mechanical Dimensions..................................................................................................................				79
	7.1.	Mechanical Dimensions of the Module ...................................................................................			79
	7.2.	Recommended Footprint ........................................................................................................			81
	7.3.	Design Effect Drawings of the Module....................................................................................			82
8	Storage, Manufacturing and Packaging........................................................................................				84
	8.1.	Storage...................................................................................................................................			84
	8.2.	Manufacturing and Soldering..................................................................................................			85
	8.3.	Packaging...............................................................................................................................			86
9	Appendix A References..................................................................................................................				88
10	Appendix B GPRS Coding Schemes .............................................................................................				91
11	Appendix C GPRS Multi-slot Classes............................................................................................				92
12	Appendix D EDGE Modulationand Coding Schemes...................................................................				94

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Table Index
TABLE 1: FREQUENCY BANDS OF BG96 MODULE......................................................................................	14
TABLE 2: KEY FEATURES OF BG96 MODULE...............................................................................................	15
TABLE 3: DEFINITION OF I/O PARAMETERS.................................................................................................	23
TABLE 4: PIN DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................................................	23
TABLE 5: OVERVIEW OF OPERATING MODES.............................................................................................	30
TABLE 6: VBAT AND GND PINS.......................................................................................................................	35
TABLE 7: PIN DEFINITION OF PWRKEY ........................................................................................................	37
TABLE 8: RESET_N PIN DESCRIPTION .........................................................................................................	40
TABLE 9: PIN DEFINITION OF (U)SIM INTERFACE .......................................................................................	42
TABLE 10: PIN DEFINITION OF USB INTERFACE .........................................................................................	45
TABLE 11: PIN DEFINITION OF UART1 INTERFACE .....................................................................................	47
TABLE 12: PIN DEFINITION OF UART2 INTERFACE.....................................................................................	47
TABLE 13: PIN DEFINITION OF UART3 INTERFACE.....................................................................................	47
TABLE 14:LOGIC LEVELS OF DIGITAL I/O .....................................................................................................	48
TABLE 15: PIN DEFINITION OF PCM AND I2C INTERFACES .......................................................................	49
TABLE 16: PIN DEFINITION OF NETLIGHT ....................................................................................................	51
TABLE 17: WORKING STATE OF NETLIGHT..................................................................................................	51
TABLE 18: PIN DEFINITION OF STATUS ........................................................................................................	52
TABLE 19: DEFAULT BEHAVIORS OF RI ........................................................................................................	53
TABLE 20: PIN DEFINITION OF USB_BOOT INTERFACE .............................................................................	54
TABLE 21: PIN DEFINITION OF ADC INTERFACES.......................................................................................	55
TABLE 22: CHARACTERISTICS OF ADC INTERFACES ................................................................................	55
TABLE 23: PIN DEFINITION OF GPIO INTERFACES .....................................................................................	56
TABLE 24:LOGIC LEVELS OF GPIO INTERFACES........................................................................................	56
TABLE 25: GNSS PERFORMANCE .................................................................................................................	57
TABLE 26: PIN DEFINITION OF MAIN ANTENNA INTERFACE......................................................................	59
TABLE 27: BG96 OPERATING FREQUENCY..................................................................................................	59
TABLE 28: PIN DEFINITION OF GNSS ANTENNA INTERFACE.....................................................................	64
TABLE 29: GNSS FREQUENCY.......................................................................................................................	64
TABLE 30: ANTENNA REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................................................	66
TABLE 31: ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS ..................................................................................................	69
TABLE 32: POWER SUPPLY RATINGS ...........................................................................................................	70
TABLE 33: OPERATION AND STORAGE TEMPERATURES ..........................................................................	70
TABLE 34: BG96 CURRENT CONSUMPTION.................................................................................................	71
TABLE 35: GNSS CURRENT CONSUMPTION................................................................................................	75
TABLE 36: RF OUTPUT POWER .....................................................................................................................	75
TABLE 37: BG96 CONDUCTED RF RECEIVING SENSITIVITY .....................................................................	76
TABLE 38: ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE CHARACTERISTICS .................................................................	78
TABLE 39: RECOMMENDED THERMAL PROFILE PARAMETERS ...............................................................	85
TABLE 40: REEL PACKAGING .........................................................................................................................	87
TABLE 41: RELATED DOCUMENTS................................................................................................................	88

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TABLE 42: TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS......................................................................................................	88
TABLE 43: DESCRIPTION OF DIFFERENT CODING SCHEMES ..................................................................	91
TABLE 44: GPRS MULTI-SLOT CLASSES ......................................................................................................	92
TABLE 45: EDGE MODULATION AND CODING SCHEMES...........................................................................	94

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Figure Index
FIGURE 1: FUNCTIONAL DIAGRAM ...............................................................................................................	18
FIGURE 2: PIN ASSIGNMENT (TOP VIEW) ....................................................................................................	22
FIGURE 3: SLEEP MODE APPLICATION VIA UART.......................................................................................	34
FIGURE 4: POWER SUPPLY LIMITS DURING BURST TRANSMISSION......................................................	36
FIGURE 5: STAR STRUCTURE OF THE POWER SUPPLY............................................................................	37
FIGURE 6: TURN ON THE MODULE USING DRIVING CIRCUIT...................................................................	38
FIGURE 7: TURN ON THE MODULE USING KEYSTROKE ...........................................................................	38
FIGURE 8: TIMING OF TURNING ON MODULE .............................................................................................	39
FIGURE 9: TIMING OF TURNING OFF MODULE ...........................................................................................	40
FIGURE 10: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF RESET_N BY USING DRIVING CIRCUIT ......................................	41
FIGURE 11: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF RESET_N BY USING BUTTON.......................................................	41
FIGURE 12: TIMING OF RESETTING MODULE .............................................................................................	42
FIGURE 13: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF (U)SIM INTERFACE WITH AN 8-PIN (U)SIM CARD CONNECTOR
...................................................................................................................................................................	43
FIGURE 14: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF (U)SIM INTERFACE WITH A 6-PIN (U)SIM CARD CONNECTOR. 44
FIGURE 15: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF USB INTERFACE ............................................................................	45
FIGURE 16: REFERENCE CIRCUIT WITH TRANSLATOR CHIP ...................................................................	48
FIGURE 17: REFERENCE CIRCUIT WITH TRANSISTOR CIRCUIT ..............................................................	49
FIGURE 18: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF PCM APPLICATION WITH AUDIO CODEC ....................................	50
FIGURE 19: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF THE NETWORK STATUS INDICATOR ...........................................	51
FIGURE 20: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF STATUS ...........................................................................................	52
FIGURE 21: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF USB_BOOT INTERFACE ................................................................	54
FIGURE 22: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF RF ANTENNA INTERFACE .............................................................	61
FIGURE 23: MICROSTRIP LINE DESIGN ON A 2-LAYER PCB......................................................................	62
FIGURE 24: COPLANAR WAVEGUIDE LINE DESIGN ON A 2-LAYER PCB..................................................	62
FIGURE 25: COPLANAR WAVEGUIDE LINE DESIGN ON A 4-LAYER PCB (LAYER 3 AS REFERENCE
GROUND) ..................................................................................................................................................	63
FIGURE 26: COPLANAR WAVEGUIDE LINE DESIGN ON A 4-LAYER PCB (LAYER 4 AS REFERENCE
GROUND) ..................................................................................................................................................	63
FIGURE 27: REFERENCE CIRCUIT OF GNSS ANTENNA INTERFACE........................................................	65
FIGURE 28: DIMENSIONS OF THE U.FL-R-SMT CONNECTOR (UNIT: MM)................................................	67
FIGURE 29: MECHANICALS OF U.FL-LP CONNECTORS.............................................................................	67
FIGURE 30: SPACE FACTOR OF MATED CONNECTOR (UNIT: MM) ...........................................................	68
FIGURE 31: MODULE TOP AND SIDE DIMENSIONS.....................................................................................	79
FIGURE 32: MODULE BOTTOM DIMENSIONS (BOTTOM VIEW) .................................................................	80
FIGURE 33: RECOMMENDED FOOTPRINT (TOP VIEW) ..............................................................................	81
FIGURE 34: TOP VIEW OF THE MODULE......................................................................................................	82
FIGURE 35: BOTTOM VIEW OF THE MODULE..............................................................................................	82
FIGURE 36: RECOMMENDED REFLOW SOLDERING THERMAL PROFILE................................................	85
FIGURE 37: TAPE DIMENSIONS .....................................................................................................................	87
FIGURE 38: REEL DIMENSIONS.....................................................................................................................	87

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1 Introduction

This document defines BG96module and describes its air interface and hardware interfaces which are connected with customers’ applications.

This document can help customers quickly understand the interface specifications, electrical and mechanical details, as well as other related information of BG96.To facilitate its application in different fields, reference design is also provided for customers’ reference. Associated with application notes and user guides, customers can use the module to design and set up mobile applications easily.

Model: BG96, BG96 MINIPCIE

FCC ID XMR201707BG96

IC: 10224A-201709BG96

Model: BG96-M

FCC ID XMR201901BG96M

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1.1. Safety Information

The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, such as usage, service or repair of any cellular terminal or mobile incorporating BG96. Manufacturers of the cellular terminal should send the following safety information to users and operating personnel, and incorporate these guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product. If not so, Quectel assumes no liability for customers’ failure to comply with these precautions.

Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to reduce the risk of an accident. Using a mobile while driving (even with a handsfree kit) causes distraction and can lead to an accident. Please comply with laws and regulations restricting the use of wireless devices while driving.

Switch off the cellular terminal or mobile before boarding an aircraft. The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden to prevent interference with communication systems. If the device offers an Airplane Mode, then it should be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft. Please consult the airline staff for more restrictions on the use of wireless devices on boarding the aircraft.

Wireless devices may cause interference on sensitive medical equipment, so please be aware of the restrictions on the use of wireless devices when in hospitals,clinics or other healthcare facilities.

Cellular terminals or mobiles operating over radio signals and cellular network cannot be guaranteed to connect in all possible conditions (for example, with unpaid bills or with an invalid (U)SIM card). When emergent help is needed in such conditions, please remember using emergency call. In order to make or receive a call, the cellular terminal or mobile must be switched on in a service area with adequate cellular signal strength.

The cellular terminal or mobile contains a transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and transmits radio frequency signals. RF interference can occur if it is used close to TV set, radio, computer or other electric equipment.

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In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn off wireless devices such as your phone or other cellular terminals. Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fuelling areas, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain, dust or metal powders, etc.

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1.2. FCC/ISED Regulatory notices

Modification statement

Quectel has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user. Any changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Quectel n’approuve aucune modification apportée à l’appareil par l’utilisateur, quelle qu’en soit la nature. Tout changement ou modification peuvent annuler le droit d’utilisation de l’appareil par l’utilisateur.

Interference statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

RF exposure

This equipment complies with FCC and ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. Antenna gain must be below:

Antenna Gain

Frequency Band	FCC ID: XMR201901BG96M	FCC ID: XMR201707BG96
	Model: BG96-M	Model: BG96, BG96 MINIPCIE
GSM850	NA	10.446dBi
GSM1900	NA	12.030dBi
LTE band2	8dBi	9.0dBi
LTE band4	5dBi	7.0dBi
LTE band5	9.42dBi	10.416dBi
LTE band12	8.73dBi	9.734dBi
LTE band13	9.17dBi	10.173dBi
LTE band25	8dBi	8.0dBi

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements de l’ISED pour un environnement non contrôlé. L'antenne doit être installé de façon à garder une distance minimale de 20 centimètres entre la source de rayonnements et votre corps. Gain de l'antenne doit être ci-dessous:

Gain de l‘antenne

GSM850:≤7.13dBi

GSM1900:≤12.03dBi

LTE Band2:≤9.0dBi

LTE Band4:≤7.0dBi

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LTE Band5:≤7.1dBi

LTE Band12:≤6.61dBi

LTE Band13:≤6.93dBi

L TE Band25:≤8.0dBi

L'émetteur ne doit pas être colocalisé ni fonctionner conjointement avec à autre antenne ou autre émetteur.

FCC Class B digital device notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Labelling Requirements for the Host device

The host device shall be properly labelled to identify the modules within the host device. The certification label of the module shall be clearly visible at all times when installed in the host device, otherwise the host device must be labelled to display the FCC ID and ISED of the module, preceded by the words "Contains transmitter module", or the word "Contains", or similar wording expressing the same meaning, as follows:

Model: BG96, BG96 MINIPCIE

Contains FCC ID XMR201707BG96

Contains IC: 10224A-201709BG96

Model: BG96-M

Contains FCC ID XMR201901BG96M

L'appareil hôte doit être étiqueté comme il faut pour permettre l'identification des modules qui s'y trouvent. L'étiquette de certification du module donné doit être posée sur l'appareil hôte à un endroit bien en vue en tout temps. En l'absence d'étiquette, l'appareil hôte doit porter une étiquette donnant le FCC ID et l’ISED du module, précédé des mots « Contient un module d'émission », du mot « Contient » ou d'une formulation similaire exprimant le même sens, comme suit :

Model: BG96, BG96 MINIPCIE

Contient FCC ID XMR201707BG96

Contient IC: 10224A-201709BG96

CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme à la norme canadienne ICES-003.

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2 Product Concept

2.1. General Description

BG96isa series ofembeddedIoT(LTE Cat.M1/LTE Cat.NB1/EGPRS) wireless communication module.It provides data connectivity on LTE-TDD/LTE-FDD/GPRS/EGPRSnetworks, and supports half-duplex operation in LTE networks. It also provides GNSS1)and voice2)functionalityto meet customers’specific application demands.BG96 contains two variants: BG96 and BG96-M. Customers can choose a dedicated type based on the region or operator. The following table shows the frequency bands of BG96 modules.

Table 1: Frequency Bands of BG96 Modules

GSM3)

GNSS1)

Module

LTE Bands

Rx-diversity

Cat M1& NB1:

LTE-FDD:

B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/

B13/B18/B19/B20/B254)/

GPS,

B265)/B28

GSM850/EGSM900/

GLONASS,BeiDo

BG96

LTE-TDD:

Not Supported

DCS1800/PCS1900

u/Compass,

B39 (for Cat

M1

Galileo, QZSS

only)

Cat M1 only:

LTE-FDD:

GPS,

B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B8/B12/

GLONASS,BeiDo

BG96-M

B13/B18/B19/B20/B25

4)/

Not Supported

Not Supported

u/Compass,

B265)/B28

Galileo, QZSS

LTE-TDD:

B39 (for Cat M1 only)

NOTES

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1. 1) GNSS function is optional.

2. 2) BG96 supports VoLTE(Voice over LTE) under LTECat M1 network. 3. 3)BG96 GSM only supports Packet Switch.

4. 4)B25 will be supported on BG96 modules with R1.2 hardware version. 5. 5)B26 is under development.

With a compact profile of 26.5mm ×22.5mm ×2.3mm, BG96 can meet almost all requirements forM2M applications such as smart metering, tracking system, security, wireless POS, etc.

BG96 is an SMD type module which can be embedded into applications through its 102 LGA pads.BG96supports internet service protocols like TCP, UDP and PPP. Extended AT commands have been developed for customers to use these internet service protocols easily.

2.2. Key Features

The following table describes the detailed features of BG96 modules.

Table 2: Key Features of BG96Modules

Features

Power Supply

Transmitting Power

LTE Features

Details

Supply voltage: 3.3V~4.3V Typical supply voltage: 3.8V

Class 3 (23dBm±2dB) for LTE-FDD bands Class 3 (23dBm±2dB) for LTE-TDD bands Class 4 (33dBm±2dB) for GSM850

Class 4 (33dBm±2dB) for EGSM900 Class 1 (30dBm±2dB) for DCS1800 Class 1 (30dBm±2dB) for PCS1900

Class E2 (27dBm±3dB) for GSM850 8-PSK Class E2 (27dBm±3dB) for EGSM900 8-PSK Class E2 (26dBm±3dB) for DCS1800 8-PSK Class E2 (26dBm±3dB) for PCS1900 8-PSK Support LTE Cat M1 and LTE Cat NB1 Support 1.4MHz RF bandwidth for LTE Cat M1

Support 200KHz RF bandwidth for LTE Cat NB1 Support SISO in DL direction

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GSMFeatures

Internet Protocol

Features

SMS

(U)SIM Interface

Audio Feature*

USB Interface

UART Interfaces

AT Commands

Cat M1: Max. 375Kbps (DL)/375Kbps (UL) Cat NB1: Max. 32Kbps (DL)/70Kbps (UL)

GPRS:

Support GPRS multi-slot class 33 (33 by default) Coding scheme: CS-1, CS-2, CS-3 and CS-4 Max. 107Kbps (DL), Max. 85.6Kbps (UL)

EDGE:

Support EDGE multi-slot class 33 (33 by default)

Support GMSK and 8-PSK for different MCS (Modulation and Coding Scheme)

Downlink coding schemes: CS 1-4 and MCS 1-9 Uplink coding schemes: CS 1-4 and MCS 1-9 Max. 296Kbps (DL), Max. 236.8Kbps (UL) Support

PPP/TCP/UDP/SSL/TLS/FTP(S)/HTTP(S)/NITZ/PING/MQTTprotocols Support PAP (Password Authentication Protocol) and CHAP (Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol) protocols which are usually used for PPP connections

Text and PDU mode Point to point MO and MT SMS cell broadcast

SMS storage: ME by default

Support USIM/SIM card: 1.8V, 3.0V

Support one digital audio interface: PCM interface

Compliant with USB 2.0 specification (slave only) and the data transfer rate can reach up to 480Mbps

Used for AT command communication, data transmission, GNSS NMEA output, software debugging and firmware upgrade

SupportUSB serial drivers forWindows 7/8/8.1/10, Windows CE 5.0/6.0/7.0, Linux 3.x(3.4 or later)/4.1~4.14, Android 4.x/5.x/6.x/7.x/8.x.

UART1:

Used for data transmission and AT command communication

115200bps by default

The default frame format is 8N1 (8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit)

Support RTS and CTS hardware flow control

UART2:

Used for module debugging and log output

115200bps baud rate

UART3:

Used for outputting GNSS data or NMEA sentences

115200bps baud rate

3GPP TS 27.007 and 3GPP TS 27.005 AT commands, as well as Quectel enhanced AT commands

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Network Indication

Antenna Interfaces

Physical Characteristics

Temperature Range

OneNETLIGHT pin for network connectivity status indication

Including main antenna (ANT_MAIN) and GNSS antenna (ANT_GNSS) interfaces

Size: (26.5±0.15)mm×(22.5±0.15)mm ×(2.3±0.2)mm Weight: approx. 3.1g

Operation temperature range: -35°C ~ +75°C1) Extended temperature range: -40°C ~ +85°C2)

	Storage temperature range: -40°C ~ +90°C
Firmware Upgrade	USB interface, DFOTA
RoHS	All hardware components are fully compliant with EU RoHS directive

NOTES

1.“*” means under development.

2.1) Within operation temperature range, the module is 3GPP compliant.

3.2) Within extended temperature range, the module remains the ability to establish and maintain a voice, SMS, data transmission, emergency call, etc. There is no unrecoverable malfunction. There are also no effects on radio spectrum and no harm to radio network. Only one or more parameters like Pout might reduce in their value and exceed the specified tolerances. When the temperature returns to the normal operating temperature levels, the module will meet 3GPP specificationsagain.

2.3. Functional Diagram

The following figure shows a block diagram of BG96 and illustrates the major functional parts.

Power management

Baseband

DDR+NAND flash

Radio frequency

Peripheral interfaces

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ANT_MAIN

ANT_GNSS

					SAW
VBAT_RF	PA		PA		LNA
	(4G)	(2G+ASM)
		Tx	Rx		GNSS
			Transceiver				NAND
							DDR2
							SDRAM
VBAT_BB			IQ		Control
PWRKEY	PMIC
RESET_N	Control
STATUS				Baseband
NETLIGHT
ADCs		19.2M
		XO
	VDD_EXT	USB	(U)SIM	PCM*	UARTs	I2C*	GPIOs

Figure 1: Functional Diagram

NOTE

“*” means under development.

2.4. Evaluation Board

In order to help customers develop applications conveniently with BG96, Quectel supplies theevaluation board (EVB), USB to RS-232converter cable, USB data cable, earphone, antenna and other peripherals to control or test the module. For more details, please refer to document [1].

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3 Application Interfaces

BG96is equipped with 102 LGA pads that can be connected to customers’ cellular application platforms. The following sub-chapters will provide detailed description of interfaces listed below:

Power supply

(U)SIMinterface

USB interface

UART interfaces

PCM* and I2C* interfaces

Status indication

USB_BOOT interface

ADC interfaces

GPIO interfaces

NOTE

“*” means under development.

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3.1. Pin Assignment

The following figure showsthe pin assignment of BG96.

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GND

GND

ANT MAIN

GND

GND

RESERVED

RESERVED

GND

GND VBAT RF

VBAT RF

RESERVED

GND

62

61

60

59

58

57

56

55

54

53

52

51

50

PSM_IND		1																													49
ADC1
		2									82			81	80				79												48
GND
		3																													47
															100
PCM_CLK*		4									102			101					99
																															46
PCM_SYNC*
		5
					63				83												98				78						45
PCM_IN*		6																													44
PCM_OUT*		7
			GPIO64 64						84												97				77						43
																												42
USB_VBUS		8
					65				85												96				76			41
USB_DP		9
USB_DM		10			66				86												95									40
																										75 USB_BOOT
																												39
RESERVED		11			67				87												94				74
RESERVED		12																										38
RESERVED																												37
		13			68				88												93				73
																												36
RESERVED		14									89			90	91				92
																												35
PWRKEY1)		15
RESERVED																												34
		16									69			70	71				72
																												33
RESET_N		17
																												32
W_DISABLE#		18
				19		20		21		22		23	24			25		26		27		28		29		30		31
				AP READY		STATUS		NETLIGHT		DBG RXD		DBG TXD	ADC0		RESERVED			GPIO26		UART3 TXD		UART3 RXD		VDD EXT		DTR		GND

ANT_GNSS GND USIM_GND USIM_CLK USIM_DATA USIM_RST USIM_VDD

USIM_PRESENCE I2C_SDA* I2C_SCL*

RI

DCD

RTS

CTS

TXD

RXD

VBAT_BB

VBAT_BB

POWER	USB	UART		PCM		GND
			(U)SIM		ANT		RESERVED OTHERS

Figure 2: Pin Assignment (Top View)

NOTES

1.Keep all RESERVEDpins and unused pins unconnected.

2.GND pads should be connected to ground in the design.

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3. 1)PWRKEY output voltage is 0.8V because of the diode drop in the Qualcomm chipset.

4.“*” means under development.

3.2. Pin Description

The following tables show the pin definition and description of BG96.

Table 3: Definition of I/O Parameters

Type		Description
IO	Bidirectional
DI		Digital input
DO		Digital output
PI		Power input
PO		Power output
AI		Analog input
AO	Analog output
OD		Open drain

Table 4: Pin Description

Power Supply

	Pin Name	Pin No.	I/O	Description	DC	Comment
					Characteristics
				Power supply	Vmax=4.3V
				for the
	VBAT_BB	32, 33	PI		Vmin=3.3V
				module’s
					Vnorm=3.8V
				baseband part
	VBAT_RF	52,53	PI	Power supply	Vmax=4.3V
				for the	Vmin=3.3V

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							module’s RF	Vnorm=3.8V
							part
							Provide 1.8V	Vnorm=1.8V		Power supply for external
		VDD_EXT		29		PO	for external
								IOmax=50mA		GPIO’s pull-up circuits.
							circuit
				3, 31, 48,
				50, 54, 55,
				58, 59, 61,
		GND		62, 67~74,			Ground
				79~82,
				89~91,
				100~102
		Turn on/off
		Pin Name		Pin No.		I/O	Description	DC		Comment
								Characteristics
										The output voltage
		PWRKEY		15		DI	Turnon/off the	Vnorm=0.8V		is0.8V because of
							module	VILmax=0.5V		thediode drop in
										theQualcomm chipset.
							Resetthe	VIHmax=2.1V		If unused, keep this pin
		RESET_N		17		DI		VIHmin=1.3V
							module			open.
								VILmax=0.5V
		Status Indication
		Pin Name		Pin No.		I/O	Description	DC		Comment
								Characteristics
							Indicate the	VOHmin=1.35V		1.8V power domain.
		STATUS		20		DO	module’soperat			If unused, keep this pin
								VOLmax=0.45V
							ionstatus			open.
							Indicate the	VOHmin=1.35V		1.8V power domain.
		NETLIGHT		21		DO	module’snetwor			If unused, keep this pin
							k activity status	VOLmax=0.45V		open.
		USB Interface
		Pin Name		Pin No.		I/O	Description	DC		Comment
								Characteristics
								Vmax=5.25V
		USB_VBUS		8		PI	USB detection	Vmin=3.0V
								Vnorm=5.0V
							USB differential	Compliant with		Require differential
		USB_DP		9		IO		USB 2.0 standard
							data bus(+)			impedance of 90Ω.
								specification.
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							USB differential	Compliant with	Require differential
		USB_DM		10		IO		USB 2.0 standard
							data bus (-)		impedance of 90Ω.
								specification.
		(U)SIM Interface
		Pin Name		Pin No.		I/O	Description	DC	Comment
								Characteristics
							(U)SIM card	VILmin=-0.3V	1.8V power domain.
		USIM_						VILmax=0.6V
				42		DI	insertion		If unused, keep this pin
		PRESENCE						VIHmin=1.2V
							detection		open.
								VIHmax=2.0V
								For 1.8V(U)SIM:
								Vmax=1.9V
								Vmin=1.7V	Either 1.8V or 3.0V is
							Power supply
		USIM_VDD		43		PO			supported by the module
							for (U)SIM card	For 3.0V(U)SIM:
									automatically.
								Vmax=3.05V
								Vmin=2.7V
								IOmax=50mA
								For 1.8V (U)SIM:
								VOLmax=0.45V
							Reset signal of	VOHmin=1.35V
		USIM_RST		44		DO
							(U)SIM card
								For 3.0V (U)SIM:
								VOLmax=0.45V
								VOHmin=2.55V
								For 1.8V (U)SIM:
								VILmax=0.6V
								VIHmin=1.2V
								VOLmax=0.45V
							Data signal of	VOHmin=1.35V
		USIM_DATA		45		IO
							(U)SIM card
								For 3.0V (U)SIM:
								VILmax=1.0V
								VIHmin=1.95V
								VOLmax=0.45V
								VOHmin=2.55V
								For 1.8V (U)SIM:
								VOLmax=0.45V
							Clock signal of	VOHmin=1.35V
		USIM_CLK		46		DO
							(U)SIM card
								For 3.0V (U)SIM:
								VOLmax=0.45V
								VOHmin=2.55V
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Specified USIM_GND 47 ground for

(U)SIM card

UART1 Interface

	Pin Name	Pin No.	I/O	Description	DC	Comment
					Characteristics
				Data terminal	VILmin=-0.3V	1.8V power domain.
					VILmax=0.6V
	DTR	30	DI	ready(sleepmo		If unused, keep this pin
					VIHmin=1.2V
				de control)		open.
					VIHmax=2.0V
					VILmin=-0.3V	1.8V power domain.
					VILmax=0.6V
	RXD	34	DI	Receive data		If unused, keep this pin
					VIHmin=1.2V
						open.
					VIHmax=2.0V
					VOLmax=0.45V	1.8V power domain.
	TXD	35	DO	Transmit data		If unused, keep this pin
					VOHmin=1.35V
						open.
					VOLmax=0.45V	1.8V power domain.
	CTS	36	DO	Clear to send		If unused, keep this pin
					VOHmin=1.35V
						open.
					VILmin=-0.3V	1.8V power domain.
				Request to	VILmax=0.6V
	RTS	37	DI			If unused, keep this pin
				send	VIHmin=1.2V
						open.
					VIHmax=2.0V
				Data carrier	VOLmax=0.45V	1.8V power domain.
	DCD	38	DO			If unused, keep this pin
				detection	VOHmin=1.35V
						open.
					VOLmax=0.45V	1.8V power domain.
	RI	39	DO	Ring indicator		If unused, keep this pin
					VOHmin=1.35V
						open.
	UART2 Interface
	Pin Name	Pin No.	I/O	Description	DC	Comment
					Characteristics
					VILmin=-0.3V	1.8V power domain.
					VILmax=0.6V
	DBG_RXD	22	DI	Receive data		If unused, keep this pin
					VIHmin=1.2V
						open.
					VIHmax=2.0V
					VOLmax=0.45V	1.8V power domain.
	DBG_TXD	23	DO	Transmit data		If unused, keep this pin
					VOHmin=1.35V
						open.

UART3 Interface

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		Pin Name		Pin No.		I/O	Description	DC	Comment
								Characteristics
								VOLmax=0.45V	1.8V power domain.
		UART3_TXD		27		DO	Transmit data		If unused, keep this pin
								VOHmin=1.35V
									open.
								VILmin=-0.3V	1.8V power domain.
								VILmax=0.6V
		UART3_RXD		28		DI	Receive data		If unused, keep this pin
								VIHmin=1.2V
									open.
								VIHmax=2.0V
		PCM* Interface
		Pin Name		Pin No.		I/O	Description	DC	Comment
								Characteristics
							PCMclock	VOLmax=0.45V	1.8V power domain.
		PCM_CLK*		4		DO			If unused, keep this pin
							output	VOHmin=1.35V
									open.
							PCMframe	VOLmax=0.45V	1.8V power domain.
		PCM_SYNC*		5		DO	synchronization
									If unused, keep this pin
								VOHmin=1.35V
							output		open.
								VILmin=-0.3V	1.8V power domain.
								VILmax=0.6V
		PCM_IN*		6		DI	PCMdata input		If unused, keep this pin
								VIHmin=1.2V
									open.
								VIHmax=2.0V
							PCMdata	VOLmax=0.45V	1.8V power domain.
		PCM_OUT*		7		DO			If unused, keep this pin
							output	VOHmin=1.35V
									open.
		I2C* Interface
		Pin Name		Pin No.		I/O	Description	DC	Comment
								Characteristics

External pull-up resistor is required.

I2C serial clock. I2C_SCL* 40 OD Used for

external codec.

1.8V only.

If unused, keep

this pin open.

				External pull-up resistor
			I2C serial data.	is required.
I2C_SDA*	41	OD	Used for	1.8V only.
			external codec.	If unused, keep this pin
				open.

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		Antenna Interfaces
		Pin Name		Pin No.		I/O	Description	DC	Comment
								Characteristics
		ANT_MAIN		60		IO	Main antenna	50Ωimpedance
							interface
		ANT_GNSS		49		AI	GNSS antenna	50Ωimpedance	If unused, keep this pin
							interface		open.
		Other Pins
		Pin Name		Pin No.		I/O	Description	DC	Comment
								Characteristics
							Power saving	VOLmax=0.45V	1.8V power domain.
		PSM_IND1)		1		DO			If unused, keep this pin
							mode indicator	VOHmin=1.35V
									open.
									1.8V power domain.
								VILmin=-0.3V	Pull-up by default.
									In low voltage level, the
							Airplane mode	VILmax=0.6V
		W_DISABLE#		18		DI			module can enter into
							control	VIHmin=1.2V
									airplane mode.
								VIHmax=2.0V
									If unused, keep this pin
									open.
							Application	VILmin=-0.3V	1.8V power domain.
							processor	VILmax=0.6V
		AP_READY		19		DI			If unused, keep this pin
							sleep state	VIHmin=1.2V
									open.
							detection	VIHmax=2.0V
							Force the	VILmin=-0.3V
							module to enter		1.8V power domain.
								VILmax=0.6V
		USB_BOOT		75		DI	into emergency		If unused, keep this pin
								VIHmin=1.2V
							download		open.
								VIHmax=2.0V
							mode
								VOLmax=0.45V
							General-	VOHmin=1.35V	1.8V power domain.
								VILmin=-0.3V
		GPIO26		26		IO	purpose input/		If unused, keep this pin
								VILmax=0.6V
							output interface		open.
								VIHmin=1.2V

VIHmax=2.0V

				General-	VOLmax=0.45V
				purpose input/	VOHmin=1.35V
	GPIO64	64	IO	output	VILmin=-0.3V
					VILmax=0.6V

interface VIHmin=1.2V

VIHmax=2.0V

1.8V power domain.

If unused, keep this pin open.

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